A hardy shrub or small tree to 3m tall. Grows in a variety of soils and can withstand periods of waterlogged soils, but prefers good drainage. Has prickly cylindrical leaves and clusters of cream globular flowers.
Native plant guide: Australian Native
Prickly-leaved paperbark
Melaleuca nodosa
Plant Description:
Special features: Puffball, cream-coloured, globular flowers Prickly leaves perfect for attracting small native birds to the garden
Fauna attractant: Bees, insects, birds, honeyeaters, possums and gliders, nectivorous bats
More information: https://anpsa.org.au/plant_profiles/melaleuca-nodosa/
Flower-Fruit colour: Cream flower
Hardiness: Drought tolerant
Height: 3 m
Native-exotic: Native
Sun-shade condition: Full sun
Water requirement: Low
Width: 3 m